Larry Stanleigh

BLOGS BY LARRY STANLEIGH

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by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Embracing the "To Live For" Philosophy

A common misconception is that dentists do not approve of some types of culinary indulgences. For example, my patients think that I disapprove of Halloween and the consumption of candy on that day.

Jazz

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Life, All that Jazz and More

I grew up in Toronto in a family with a strong musical tradition. I was named after a world-renowned concert violinist, Louis Rotenberg. My mother’s oldest brother was Percy Faith, one of the most prolific recording artists of the 20th century who produced over 60 albums, garnering Oscar nominations and winning Grammys.

Stanleigh Blog

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Dentistry BLOG

Human Disease and the Rod of Asclepius

There are not many infectious diseases that has humans as the primary or sole source of carrier and transmission. One of them is a parasitic worm, the Guinea worm disease (GWD), or dracunculiasis.

P2P

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Practice Management BLOG

P2P Solidifies Relationships

I have been a proud member of the Crown Council, an association for independent dental practices, for many years. They host the Crown Council Annual Event and bring in five or more of the best speakers in the world to teach and mentor attendees.

Stanleigh

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

AGD BLOG

On the Shoulders of Giants

In the 12th century, Jewish Talmudic commentator Isaiah di Trani wrote about a rabbinical debate about wisdom and who could see further — giants or dwarfs.

Whatever the Weather

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

AGD BLOG

Whatever the Weather - New Orleans, Here I Come!

This past winter was extraordinary. Friends and colleagues in every region lodged complaints against the long, cold winter.

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Improv Comedy and Life Skills

Keith Johnstone moved from London to Calgary in the 1970s, and, working with theater students at the University of Calgary and StoryBook Theatre Society, he created the Loose Moose Theatre Company.

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by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

AGD BLOG

Dentistry BLOG

CE Hours: Do We Really Need Them?

In a recent Facebook group discussion in Alberta, a colleague posted the question of whether the Provincial Dental Association would consider reducing the number of continuing education (CE) hours required for licensure.

Closed for the Holidays

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Practice Management BLOG

To Open or Close? That is the Question.

As we are now well into the new year, I would like to spend some time reflecting on the recent past and planning for the coming year.

The Fellowship Exam

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

AGD BLOG

The AGD Fellowship Examination

They told me about the Fellowship program, that it had been in place for many years and had gained recognition worldwide as a prestigious demonstration of a continued commitment to advancing ourselves as general dentists.

Exercise and the Brain

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Exercise and the Brain

We accept that our physical health can have ups and downs. Sometimes we’re healthy and robust, and sometimes we come down with an acute problem that requires us to stop and look after ourselves.

Dental Fee Guides

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Dentistry BLOG

Dental Fee Guides

In 1998, the Alberta Dental Association did something that had not happened before in Canada: They eliminated the Fee Guide, creating a free and open market for dental fees.

Solar Eclipses

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Of Solar Eclipses and Vacations

Why are we here? Are we alone in the universe?

AGD Conference

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

AGD BLOG

My First AGD Scientific Session

It only took me 30 years to attend my first AGD Scientific Session. “Where does the time go?” I hear that expression all the time.

Tribute to Roy

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Dentistry BLOG

A Tribute to Roy Rasmussen

He was born, the eldest son of three, to John and Esther on Oct. 5, 1924.

Magic Words

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Dentistry BLOG

The Not-So-Magic ‘Magic Words’

His name was Horst Krull. He was a master craftsman and proud of his work.

Sleep Apnea

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Dentistry BLOG

Sleep Apnea: Our Journey to Be Recognized as Physicians of the Oral Region

We dentists started as barber surgeons, with teeth as disposable as hair.

Love What You do

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Love What You Do

His name was Percy Faith. The eldest of eight children, born to Abraham and Minnie Faith in Toronto, he was a gifted violinist.

Best Before

by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Extending our ‘Best Before’ Dates

Among the many things I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I have had the opportunity to appear on stage as a stand-up comedian.

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by: Larry Stanleigh, BSc, MSc, DDS, FAGD, FADI, FICD, FACD, FPFA

Outside the Grind BLOG

Career Choices

My parents grew up during the Great Depression. My father, an exceptionally bright man, never went past grade 10 due to the financial pressures and costs associated with trying to keep him in school.